Mission Produce faced early Q2 margin pressure due to sourcing difficulties from Mexico amid strong demand. The company tapped California and Peru to supplement supply, stabilizing margins by mid-March. Mission Produce expects a 150% boost in Peruvian output, easing Mexico’s reliance and aiding margin recovery. Calavo Growers and Fresh Del Monte Produce are key competitors in the fresh produce industry, each with distinct strategic advantages. Mission Produce’s stock has gained 21.1% in the past three months, trading at a forward P/E ratio of 24.91X, above the industry average of 14.94X. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AVO’s fiscal 2025 and 2026 earnings suggests a year-over-year decline of 20.3% for both years.

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